Griffon Corporation announced that Brian G. Harris has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2015. Mr. Harris has served as Vice President and Controller of Griffon since November 2012, and as Chief Accounting Officer since July 2009. He will report to Robert F. Mehmel, Griffon's President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Harris will succeed Douglas J. Wetmore, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who will be retiring effective July 31, 2015. Mr. Wetmore will continue with Griffon in a consulting capacity to assist the Company and Mr. Harris with transition and certain other matters.